Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art

Kentucky College of Art and Design, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky College of Art + Design (KyCAD) seeks an Adjunct Lecturer for a 6-week Spring 2027 course (FOUN 110: Line + Space) in Louisville. Compensation is $4,000 per 3-credit course. Responsibilities include developing and teaching to the approved curriculum, submitting syllabi, and maintaining student records.

The position is open to internal and external applicants, with a focus on inclusive teaching and diverse perspectives. FERPA training and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in drawing or a closely related field; MFA preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
• Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
• Complete an end-of-term art assessment form for the course, if needed.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and drive.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Teaching ability

Curricular development

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master's degree with 18 grad hours in drawing

Job description

KyCAD would like to announce a new position for Adjunct Lecturer of Studio Art. This position is for a 6 week course taking place Spring 2027, Session 4, January 11-February 19, M-R 1:30pm-5:00pm. This position is open to Internal and External applications.

Position Description:

Under the direction of the Chair of Studio Art, the Adjunct Lecturer would have the opportunity to instruct FOUN 110: Line + Space

Compensation:

Salary: $4,000 per 3 credit course

Course Description:

FOUN 110: Line + Space

3 credits

This course focuses on drawing as a fundamental skill and investigative process. Students develop observational abilities through the study of point, line, mark, value, proportion, scale, perspective, time, and spatial organization. Traditional drawing practices, including figure drawing and measured observation, are combined with experimental approaches that expand the definition of drawing. Regular sketchbook work supports exploration, visual thinking, and concept development. Students are encouraged to explore how elements of line and space intersect across mediums, for example where a mark can create a line in drawing, a score for performance/film, and a suspended material in space.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate the level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
• Complete an end-of-term art assessment form for the course, if needed.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Academic Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Incorporate inclusive and effective teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Embrace and enhance the college's culture to help ensure continued engagement, motivation, and drive.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in drawing or a closely related field; MFA preferred.

• Preferred teaching experience: 3 years
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of teaching ability, curricular development, and scholarship.
• Sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KyCAD strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider employment opportunities.

minorities to consider employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human

Resources. These screenings may include a national background check. The candidate will also be required to complete

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

About KyCAD:

Founded in 2009, The Kentucky College of Art + Design is proud of its success. Core values and principles have helped to shape the institution and our work toward a mission to provide a transformational experience for our students.

As an independent and licensed college offering a BFA in studio art, we are the only four-year, independent college of Art and Design in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Please visit our website at https://www.kycad.org/ for more information about the College's history, mission, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning for art and design.

The Kentucky College of Art + Design is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement (DEIB)

At the Kentucky College of Art + Design we value, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and the students we are so privileged to serve.

We work to maintain an inclusive environment at the heart of our campus. Our community understands and reflects the inherent dignity of the human person and respects all individuals accordingly.

Our culture of respect encompasses inclusion. We integrate the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and skills inherent in every person to help us live our values, meet our organizational goals, and provide a pathway to a creative and productive life through an undergraduate education in the contemporary arts.